2022 Honda Pilot: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Honda Pilot has 126 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag rust and corrosion (particularly in northeast climates on older generations) — affects rear unibody, subframe mounting bolts, transmission fluid lines, and catalytic converters. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

126
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Honda Pilot vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

forward collision avoidance
34
electrical system
26
engine
21
service brakes
18
lane departure
13

Recalls affecting the 2022 Pilot

back over prevention:display function

Campaign 23V431000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, th…

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Campaign 23V458000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the b…

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passpo…

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 201…

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, practicality, and driving experience. The Pilot is consistently praised as a durable, high-mileage family vehicle capable of reaching 250,000+ miles with proper maintenance. Owners express deep

  • Rust and corrosion (particularly in Northeast climates on older generations) — affects rear unibody, subframe mounting bolts, transmission fluid lines, and catalytic converters. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission problems (varies by generation) — 2002-2003 models have "junk" transmissions; 2005-2008 models can experience torque converter shudder; 2023+ models with the 10-speed automatic exhibit jerkiness, gear hunting, and poor low-speed programming. Frequency: recurrent (specific to certain generations).
  • Timing belt maintenance — critical service required approximately every 105,000 miles on V6 engines; failure leads to catastrophic engine damage. Frequency: very frequent (as a maintenance point, not a defect).
  • VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) oil consumption — affects approximately 2009-2012 models; can lead to excessive oil use if not addressed with piston ring replacements. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment/connectivity issues — Apple CarPlay disconnections, auxiliary port failures, broken CD changers (in older models). Frequency: isolated to recurrent (depending on generation).

Owner insights cover all generations of the Pilot.

Typical used price

Used Pilot listings typically run $16,294–$42,712 across 2006 to 2026 model years.

Other Pilot model years

2019 Pilot2016 Pilot2012 Pilot2008 Pilot2006 Pilot2004 Pilot
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